]]>Grant JacksonOf Ingenuity And Insane Clown Posse: 5 Books On Music For What's Left Of SummerA lengthy interview with Leonard Bernstein. One man's quest to understand obsessive Phish fandom. A look at the life of a jazz legend. We survey these and other highlights of music-themed books worth reading this summer.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 08:00:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2013/08/08/209480342/of-ingenuity-and-insane-clown-posse-5-books-on-music-for-whats-left-of-summer?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2013/08/08/209480342/of-ingenuity-and-insane-clown-posse-5-books-on-music-for-whats-left-of-summer?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorA lengthy interview with Leonard Bernstein. One man's quest to understand obsessive Phish fandom. A look at the life of a jazz legend. We survey these and other highlights of music-themed books worth reading this summer.

]]>NPR StaffA Tribute To Billy Taylor: Live In ConcertPianists Geri Allen, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Cyrus Chestnut, Danilo Pérez and Christian Sands were among the all-star cast of musicians who gathered in Washington, D.C. to salute the late pianist.Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/event/music/144529582/a-tribute-to-billy-taylor-live-in-concert?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/event/music/144529582/a-tribute-to-billy-taylor-live-in-concert?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorPianists Geri Allen, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Cyrus Chestnut, Danilo Pérez and Christian Sands were among the all-star cast of musicians who gathered in Washington, D.C. to salute the late pianist.

]]>Patrick JarenwattananonBilly Taylor On JazzSetUntil his death on Dec. 28, Taylor was the long-running Artistic Director for Jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Hear the late jazz pianist, composer and educator in his retirement concert at the Kennedy Center.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:08:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2011/01/06/132704459/billy-taylor-on-jazzset?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/06/132704459/billy-taylor-on-jazzset?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorUntil his death on Dec. 28, Taylor was the long-running Artistic Director for Jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Hear the late jazz pianist, composer and educator in his retirement concert at the Kennedy Center.

]]>Becca PulliamA Final Toast To Billy TaylorThe great pianist was also a legendary broadcaster who paved the way for jazz on public radio. NPR Music digs through the archives to remember its late colleague during the annual New Year's Eve live concert celebration Toast of the Nation.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:57:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2011/01/04/132656372/a-final-toast-to-billy-taylor?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/04/132656372/a-final-toast-to-billy-taylor?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorThe great pianist was also a legendary broadcaster who paved the way for jazz on public radio. NPR Music digs through the archives to remember its late colleague during the annual New Year's Eve live concert celebration Toast of the Nation.

]]>NPR Remembers Billy TaylorAt NPR, the late jazz pianist was more than a widely-admired artist: He was a close colleague and friend, and an important broadcasting voice. We reached out to many of Taylor's former colleagues in radio for their memories of working with him.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:11:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/12/30/132493145/npr-remembers-billy-taylor?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/12/30/132493145/npr-remembers-billy-taylor?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorAt NPR, the late jazz pianist was more than a widely-admired artist: He was a close colleague and friend, and an important broadcasting voice. We reached out to many of Taylor's former colleagues in radio for their memories of working with him.

]]>NPR StaffJazz Pianist, Composer Billy Taylor Dies At 89Dr. Billy Taylor -- jazz pianist, educator and regular voice on NPR for many years -- died Tuesday night after a heart attack. Taylor served as artistic adviser at the Kennedy Center. He was 89.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:22:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2010/12/30/132450440/jazz-pianist-composer-billy-taylor-dies-at-89?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2010/12/30/132450440/jazz-pianist-composer-billy-taylor-dies-at-89?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorDr. Billy Taylor -- jazz pianist, educator and regular voice on NPR for many years -- died Tuesday night after a heart attack. Taylor served as artistic adviser at the Kennedy Center. He was 89.

]]>Walter Ray WatsonPianist Billy Taylor, Jazz Ambassador And NPR Host, DiesHis career in performing lasted more than 60 years, and intersected with all the greats of the '40s and beyond. But not long after establishing himself as a premier musician, he began widely broadcasting and teaching jazz. Taylor, 89, died Tuesday.Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:46:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/12/30/132442089/pianist-billy-taylor-jazz-ambassador-and-npr-host-dies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2010/12/30/132442089/pianist-billy-taylor-jazz-ambassador-and-npr-host-dies?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorHis career in performing lasted more than 60 years, and intersected with all the greats of the '40s and beyond. But not long after establishing himself as a premier musician, he began widely broadcasting and teaching jazz. Taylor, 89, died Tuesday.

]]>Billy Taylor On Piano Jazz's Debut EpisodeThirty years ago this month, a new NPR program launched, featuring intimate conversation mixed with original jazz performances. It hasn't changed much since then. Hear the very first episode of <em>Piano Jazz</em>, with the great pianist and jazz ambassador Billy Taylor.Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:29:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2009/04/10/102941429/billy-taylor-on-piano-jazzs-debut-episode?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2009/04/10/102941429/billy-taylor-on-piano-jazzs-debut-episode?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorThirty years ago this month, a new NPR program launched, featuring intimate conversation mixed with original jazz performances. It hasn't changed much since then. Hear the very first episode of Piano Jazz, with the great pianist and jazz ambassador Billy Taylor.

]]>David LyonFlaunt It With Jazz FluteThe flute is one of the oldest known instruments, but it gets little respect. It's mostly known for schmaltzy concert recordings and one particular comedic movie reference. Luckily, the sheer virtuosic force of many jazz artists has lent a cool factor to the much-maligned instrument. Here are five of jazz's best flutists in action.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:47:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2008/12/02/97700830/flaunt-it-with-jazz-flute?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2008/12/02/97700830/flaunt-it-with-jazz-flute?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorThe flute is one of the oldest known instruments, but it gets little respect. It's mostly known for schmaltzy concert recordings and one particular comedic movie reference. Luckily, the sheer virtuosic force of many jazz artists has lent a cool factor to the much-maligned instrument. Here are five of jazz's best flutists in action.

]]>Josh JacksonA Jazz Piano Christmas 2007Three legends of jazz piano share the stage with younger stars in the 18th edition of an annual NPR holiday tradition, recorded live at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17167237&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17167237&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorThree legends of jazz piano share the stage with younger stars in the 18th edition of an annual NPR holiday tradition, recorded live at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

]]>Billy Taylor: 'Solo'Dr. Billy Taylor is perhaps best known as one of the founders of public radio. He also is a pianist and composer who has produced more than fifteen albums. <em>Solo</em> was his first solo piano recording. Album highlights include "All Bit of Bedlam" and "All the Things You Are."Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:17:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2011/06/20/4176914/billy-taylor-solo?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylor
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/20/4176914/billy-taylor-solo?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=billytaylorDr. Billy Taylor is perhaps best known as one of the founders of public radio. He also is a pianist and composer who has produced more than fifteen albums. Solo was his first solo piano recording. Album highlights include "All Bit of Bedlam" and "All the Things You Are."